Description: Language Change by Jean Aitchison Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. This updated edition remains non-technical and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics. Publisher Description How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. The central theme of this book is whether language change is a symptom of progress or decay. This book will show you why it is neither, and that understanding the factors surrounding how language change occurs is essential to understanding why it happens. This updated edition remains non-technical and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics. Author Biography After many years lecturing with the University of London (at the London School of Economics and Political Science), Jean Aitchison was Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Oxford (1993-2003) and is now an Emeritus Professor. She is the author of a number of books on language, including The Language Web (Cambridge University Press, 1997). Details ISBN 1107678927 ISBN-13 9781107678927 Title Language Change Author Jean Aitchison Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 308 Edition 4th Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:51014992; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781107678927
Book Title: Language Change
Number of Pages: 308 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Language Change : Progress or Decay?
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 0.6 in
Subject: Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Linguistics / General
Item Weight: 13.1 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Jean Aitchison
Item Length: 7.8 in
Subject Area: Language Arts & Disciplines
Series: Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics Ser.
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
